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Myanmar: Recklessly Abrupt U.S. Aid Stoppage Poses Existential Threat to Human Rights

The U.S. government’s abrupt and sweeping freeze on foreign aid is severely imperiling the human rights of refugees, civilians in…

February 13, 2025

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Myanmar: Four Years After Coup, World Must Demand Accountability for Atrocity Crimes

The international community must take urgent action to ensure accountability for atrocities in Myanmar.

January 31, 2025

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Rohingya Survivor Asks SEC to Investigate Meta’s Potential Role in Myanmar Atrocities  

The submission provides information on Meta’s alleged role in the atrocities perpetrated against the Rohingya, and highlights misrepresentations to the…

January 23, 2025

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Myanmar: ICC Arrest Warrant Request For Military Leader Must Be Decisive Step In Breaking Cycle Of Impunity

Today’s announcement by the ICC prosecutor is a decisive step and an important signal that those who are allegedly responsible…

November 27, 2024

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Myanmar/Bangladesh: Rohingya Community Facing Gravest Threats Since 2017

Newly arrived Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh need urgent access to food, shelter and medical attention after enduring the worst violence…

October 24, 2024

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Myanmar: New Attacks Against Rohingya a Disturbing Echo of 2017 Mass Violence

Increasing deadly attacks against Rohingya people in Myanmar’s Rakhine State bear a terrifying resemblance to the atrocities of August 2017.

August 21, 2024

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Global: Governments’ Brazen Flouting of Arms Trade Treaty Rules Leading to Devastating Loss of Life

Some of the world’s biggest arms exporters are continuing to openly flout the rules of the Arms Trade Treaty through…

August 19, 2024

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Myanmar: Military Air Strikes that Killed 17 Civilians ‘Must Be Investigated as War Crimes’

The Myanmar military’s deadly attacks on civilians show no signs of stopping. The world cannot continue to look the other…

February 8, 2024

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Myanmar: New Data Suggests Military Still Importing Fuel for Deadly Air Strikes Despite Sanctions

The best way to stop the Myanmar military from carrying out lethal air strikes is to stop all jet fuel…

January 31, 2024

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Myanmar: Military Should be Investigated for War Crimes in Response to ‘Operation 1027’ 

Myanmar’s military has unlawfully killed, arbitrarily detained and stolen from civilians as it struggles to contain the heaviest outburst of…

December 22, 2023

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DEATH PENALTY 2022: Recorded Executions Skyrocket to Highest Figure in Five Years

Recorded executions in 2022 reached the highest figure in five years, as the Middle East and North Africa’s most notorious…

May 16, 2023

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Amnesty International Calls on ASEAN and US to Act to End Myanmar Crisis

On the two-year anniversary of ASEAN’s Five-Point Consensus... Asia Advocacy Director Carolyn Nash said:

April 24, 2023